Complex, costly & confusing: The end of de minimis
When the United States quietly killed its $800 de minimis threshold in August 2025, few outside the e-commerce world took much notice. But for thousands of small and mid-sized exporters in the UK and EU, the impact was anything but quiet. Now there are moves to do the same in the UK and the EU. […]
Get ready to register for the next Total Supply Chain Summit!
Explore what’s new in the industry at the Total Supply Chain Summit: This ever-popular event that offers you the unrivalled opportunity to meet 1-2-1 with suppliers and their latest competitive solutions to this evolving industry. Date: Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th AprilVenue: Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted This unmissable event is entirely free for industry professionals, like […]
Exporter’s Playbook launch webinar: 16 December
Global supply chains face rising geopolitical fragmentation, border checks are increasing, and authorities are stepping up post-clearance audits. For exporters, there are many practical challenges including getting valuation right, classifying products accurately, proving origin under FTAs, and using Incoterms® in a way that doesn’t create unnecessary tax or risk exposure. On 16 December, Alinea Customs, […]
How real-time manufacturing operations drive competitive advantage in volatile markets
By Louis Columbus, Senior Industry Marketing Manager at DELMIA Manufacturing leadership must assess manufacturing operations management (MOM) transformation strategically rather than technically. The question isn’t whether existing systems function adequately today, it’s whether they’ll enable tomorrow’s competitive positioning. Manufacturing executives confronting today’s operational challenges recognize a fundamental truth: traditional execution systems designed for stable markets have […]
ERP foundation for future success in a changing automotive market
The automotive industry across Europe is in transition. New market entrants, US tariffs and a changing technology base are adding competition, cost and uncertainty. The impact is clear, with the number of vehicles manufactured in the UK falling to the lowest level since 1953 this summer. Legislative confusion, such as the relaxation of electric car targets, further […]
ORDER FULFILMENT MONTH: Parcel Consolidation – The smart route for reducing international delivery costs
By Dani Mechlowitz, CRO at ITD Global Global ecommerce is expanding at an extraordinary pace. According to SellersCommerce, in 2024 2.71 billion people shopped online and by the end of this year, that number is expected to hit 2.77 billion. Yet while consumer appetite for speed and convenience keeps climbing, the economics of delivery are becoming […]
Shaping the Future: Five manufacturing trends to watch in 2026
With 2026 looming, now’s the time for UK manufacturers to take stock of their internal operations and external trends to identify how and where they can gain a competitive advantage and drive growth in the new year. 2025 saw the growth of a number of emerging technologies, including the further growth of integrated technologies like […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Seeking hidden savings with ALS’s customs health check
In probably one of most challenging times for international business and trade, ALS helps UK enterprises to use customs compliance as a strategic advantage. Our expertise in Special Customs Procedures with focus on Inward Processing Relief (IPR) and Customs Warehousing (CW) supports many in duty management and cost efficiency. ALS Team offer a comprehensive Customs Health Check […]
3PL & 4PL MONTH: Collaboration and cost efficiency in a tight market
Supply chain pressures are forcing organisations to rethink how they manage warehousing, transport and distribution. Rising energy costs, driver shortages, tighter sustainability targets, and fluctuating demand have made standalone facilities harder to justify, particularly for businesses with seasonal or variable volumes… In response, a growing number of organisations are turning to multi-client logistics hubs: shared […]
SAVE THE DATE: Total Supply Chain Summit – April 2026
If you couldn’t make the recent Total Supply Chain Summit do not fear! The first of our 2026 events will take place on April 28th & 29th – and you can register for your delegate place today! It’s free for you to attend and could help you reduce your expenditure by matching you up with […]